Offering a rare opportunity to acquire a property in the idyllic market town of Woodstock, is a superb collection of 31 individually designed one, two, three and four/five bedroom homes, with dedicated parking. Situated just opposite the grand entrance to Blenheim Palace, with easy access to Oford city centre and ecellent local amenities, Berkeley Homes has combined harmonious design and traditional materials, harnessing the heritage of the location to create a unique and inspired place to live.
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Ideally located on the boundary between townscape and parkland Blenheim Gate Within a stone s throw of the entrance to one of Britain s most magnificent stately homes, is perfectly positioned to enjoy the lush landscaped dells and sparkling lakes of historic Blenheim Park. A World Heritage site since 1987, the monumental Blenheim Palace is just visible at the end of the long tree-lined approach, while the shops and services within Woodstock s honey-coloured stone streets are just a few minutes walk from home.
woodstock Once a playground for kings, now a thriving affluent community The majestic stags that were once hunted at Woodstock are now a thing of the past. Yet the town s royal connections dating back to Saon times remain part of its charm. Previously the site of a menagerie, a love nest and the birthplace of the legendary Black Prince, this prosperous market town has an illustrious pedigree. Today, the etensive parkland on your doorstep is no longer reserved for royalty, but Woodstock remains one of the most highly desirable addresses in the UK.
A unique place to live on the threshold of british heritage Located in the heart of Woodstock, Blenheim Gate is a charming enclave of character and style. Built from authentic local materials, in a range of designs offering varied accommodation and featuring diverse detailing, the homes are laid out in a traditional manner as though the community had evolved over time. From one bedroom apartments to three storey, four/five bedroom townhouses, each property is designed individually in harmony with the surrounding architecture. The outdoor space, dedicated parking and superb specification and finish throughout reinforce the overall sense of quality, providing a rare opportunity to live in a brand new, 21st century home with a timeless Cotswold aesthetic. Few properties can claim such prestigious neighbours throughout history. Between 1554-5, one such neighbour was Elizabeth I, imprisoned by her sister Queen Mary before her succession to the throne; she was held at the gatehouse in what was then Woodstock Lodge, just minutes from. Above Peaceful Surroundings The area around Blenheim Gate offers the opportunity to while away the hours with a leisurely walk, or even to rela with an indulgent summer picnic. Above top Computer generated street scene, showing plots 24, 25 & 26 at. Indicative only. left Blenheim Palace A much-loved family home with a rich history, Blenheim Palace welcomes visitors from around the world. above The Cotswolds The countryside surrounding Woodstock, represents some of the most stunning England has to offer. 9
Blenheim Palace A magnificent landmark by royal appointment above Elizabeth I Elizabeth I was held under house arrest by her half sister, Queen Mary in Woodstock Village. Above UNESCO A resplendent stately home situated in Woodstock, Blenheim Palace is one of England s largest stately houses. Built on the site of the original Woodstock Manor, Blenheim Palace is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is the seat of the Dukes of Marlborough. Above Blenheim Park With over 2,000 acres of Capability Brown landscaped parkland, lakes, fountains and formal gardens surrounding the great house, Blenheim is a constant inspiration to tourists and Woodstock residents alike. Right John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough John Churchill (1650-1722) was a famous English soldier and statesman. His victories on the fields of France ensured his place in history as one of Europe s greatest generals, as well as the great hero and ancestor of Sir Winston Churchill. It may be hard to believe, but the spectacular Baroque landmark that lends its name to Blenheim Gate is not only an imposing mausoleum and inspiring national monument, but also continues to be a much-loved family home. Blenheim Palace, the opulent country pile of the Churchill dynasty, was originally a gift from Queen Anne and a grateful nation to John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough, following his famous victory at the Battle of Blenheim in 1704. Built between 1705 and c1724, it was designed by the leading architect of the time, Sir John Vanbrugh, and now houses a superb collection of tapestries, paintings, porcelain and furniture within its magnificent state rooms. Blenheim Palace is also notable as the birthplace and ancestral home of Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill. Sir Winston loved Blenheim and, as a member of the family, was a frequent visitor during his long life. 11 Blenheim Palace
Woodstock An enviable lifestyle in the quintessential Cotswold town Undeniably beautiful, delightfully quaint and beloved by tourists and locals alike, the lush rolling hills, picture-postcard views and stunning Palace confirm Woodstock as one of the Cotswolds most popular spots. The town s prosperity may be due to its proimity to Blenheim Palace, but its quaint cottage-lined streets and numerous inns, tea-shops, restaurants and shops are appreciated by those both on and off the tourist trail. below Sir Winston Churchill Blenheim Palace is the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill. Woodstock is an enviable place to live: its charming centre boasts a museum, two banks, a number of boutiques and local stores along with a host of other services. There are no less than si ecellent schools in the town, catering for children of all ages from pre-school to college, plus a good range of independent private schools within a ten mile radius. Fresh produce, and a whole lot more, can be picked up at the local delicatessen, while artisanal bread and a great cup of coffee is available from the Natural Bread Company on the High Street. There are major supermarkets just a few miles away, and is within the delivery area of the Waitrose in nearby Witney. The neighbouring town of Chipping Norton offers a wider range of shops and services, along with a theatre and Ofordshire s oldest golf club. In addition, there are thriving clubs for rugby, football, tennis and cricket, while Woodstock residents can even take a dip in the town s outdoor heated swimming pool. above Golf Ofordshire s oldest golf club is just a short drive away. Above & right Woodstock Woodstock offers a perfect blend of relaed Cotswold living with everything you need on your doorstep. With its glorious honey-coloured streets full of picturesque creeper-clad cottages and elegant town houses, Woodstock combines ecellent modern amenities with olde-worlde English charm. 13 Woodstock
Oford The city of dreaming spires below An Oford bicycle Get around Oford on two wheels or four, on foot or water, or public transport, Oford is ready to be eplored. Below & below Right Oford shopping Oford s boutiques rub shoulders with quirky stalls and high street shops to create an eclectic shopping eperience. Just eight miles away in the city of Oford, graceful mellow stone buildings, winding cobbled streets, the tranquil Isis and Cherwell and the architecture of the University all provide a stunning backdrop for modern urban life. The Ashmolean, the Bodleian and the iconic Radcliffe Camera are just a few of Oford s etraordinary attractions. From college buildings, museums, theatres, art galleries and classical concerts to live bands and modern cinema, the city s rich cultural tradition continues to flourish. As a shopping destination, the city is equally attractive, with everything from high-street stores to up-market independent boutiques not forgetting the quirky stalls in the city s unique Covered Market to choose from. As for drinking and dining, the city s wide range of bars and eateries rival that of any modern metropolis. Historic pubs sit side-by-side with chic cafés and Michelin starred restaurants, offering an outstanding array of temptations from every corner of the globe. Fine architecture, celebrated libraries, world-class museums and historic pubs combine in an increasingly sophisticated city flush with elegant restaurants, trendy bars and eclusive shopping. 15 Oford
M5 Banbury Milton Keynes move from country lane to fast lane in just a matter of minutes Morton In Marsh M1 M5 Gloucester Cheltenham A44 Chipping Norton Stow On The World A44 Burton-On-The-Water The Cotswolds Blenheim Gate A34 Bicester Aylesbury Just a 15 minute drive from Oford, and surrounded by the undulating hills of the Ofordshire countryside, Woodstock is just far enough away to be rural, yet close enough to enjoy the benefits of city life. The superb designer discount shopping at Bicester Village is just 20 minutes away, while London and Birmingham are effortlessly accessible along the M40. Burford A44 Oford M1 Cirencester Whitney A34 M40 M25 M1(M) Abingdon High Wycombe M25 M40 London Banbury Woodstock Bicester Oford London Birmingham Portsmouth Banbury Woodstock Hanborough Station Oford London Paddington Station Birmingham New Street Station TIME 0:30 0:15 0:00 0:15 0:30 0:45 1:00 1:15 1:30 1:45 2:00 2:15 17 Map
From the depths of the countryside to the city centre in less than 15 minutes, Woodstock s ecellent transport links play a large part in its continued success. The town s location in the Thames Valley ensures it has strong links with London and Birmingham, while closer to home, a wealth of enviable amenities can all be reached quickly and easily. Transport links Imagine a world of possibilities Above Harrods Harrods, London s most famous and eclusive department store. Rail is just 3 miles from Hanborough station (a 5 minute drive) where trains run from Oford to London Paddington every hour and 6 times per hour during peak periods. Oford station is on the cross-country route with trains to Birmingham every half an hour. London Paddington Train 1:12 Travel direct to London Paddington takes little over an hour from Hanborough station, where the Hammersmith & City line, Circle, District and Bakerloo lines are available for onward travel around the Capital. Birmingham Newstreet Train 1:31 Leave the tranquil Cotswolds and arrive in England s second city in an hour and a half. Train times taken from National Rail Enquires, approimate only. Above Bicester Village Enjoy a unique shopping eperience at this chic oulet village. Road Just eight miles north of Oford on the A44, Woodstock is within 10 miles of Junction 9 of the M40. Bicester Village is just 13 miles away, Central London is 60 miles and Birmingham 68 miles. M40 Car 0:29 is ideally situated for easy access to the M40, and is the main route between London and Birmingham, via Junction 9. M4 Car 0:41 The nearby junction 13 of the M4 provides routes to London and South Wales via Slough, Reading, Bristol, Cardiff and Swansea. M5 Car 1:07 The primary gateway to the South West of England, the M5 runs from Birmingham to Eeter and is accessed from junction 11a. Above International Access Access to two major UK airports means no destination is beyond your reach. 19 Transport Links Air For travel further afield, London Oford Airport is no more than five minutes away by car. Heathrow and Birmingham are both slightly further away but, traffic permitting, are reachable in less than 75 minutes. Heathrow Airport Car 1:04 Train 1:48 The UK s busiest airport provides travel all over the world to no less than 170 destinations by over 90 airlines, the world is your oyster. Birmingham Airport Car 1:13 Train 1:22 Situated in the South East of the city centre, Birmingham International Airport offers travel by 26 airlines to Europe, Middle East, Pakistan, North America and the Caribbean. London Oford Airport Car 0:03 Offering predominantly business aviation and chartered flights, however from May 2012 scheduled flights to Jersey and Isle of Man will be available.* * Informarmation taken from www.ofordairport.co.uk
Amenities & Education all you will ever need, in minutes Tertiary Education General Education St Clare's St Edward University of Bucks (25m) Oford Brookes University Oford University Wychwood School Bladon C of E The Marlbourough School Woodstock is a thriving market town, which offers Cotswold elegance with all the conveniences needed for modern life. Sainsbury s and Waitrose are both a short drive away, while delicatessens and bakeries are on hand for quality, local produce. Tea shops and smoothie bars sit alongside a number of quality restaurants and a little further afield is the world-famous Le Manoir au Quat Saisons. below Local supermarkets A number of major supermarkets are within a few miles of Woodstock. Supermarkets Woodstock C of E Co-op Woodstock Tesco Metro Kidlington Sainsbury s Kidlington Waitrose Witney Supermarkets Co-op 0.08m Woodstock Tesco Metro 3.8m Kidlington Sainsbury s 4.1m Kidlington Waitrose 9.0m Witney 1m 2m 3m 4m 5m 6m 7m 8m 9m 10m+ right Le Manoir au Quat Saisons Situated in the picturesque village of Great Milton, Le Manoir is renowned for offering one of Britain s finest gastronomic eperiences. It is also one of the country s most intimate and original hotels, with 32 individually designed guest rooms and suites. Boasting two Michelin stars, an acclaimed cookery school and wonderful grounds, it s a little slice of France in the quintessential English countryside. above Local schools Some fantastic educational establishments are located within the local vicinity. Tertiary Education One of the world s most famous universities is right on your doorstep, and a number of other highly respected higher education establishments are close by. Oford University 8.1m Oford Brookes 9.7m University University of Bucks 25m General Education There are si ecellent schools nearby which cater for children of all ages. Woodstock C of E 0.5m Ages 3 11 Non fee paying The Marlborough School 0.7m Ages 11 18 Non fee paying Bladon C of E 1.9m Ages 5 11 Non fee paying St Edward 6.4m Ages 13 18 Fee paying Day and boarding St Clare s 6.8m Ages 10 18+ Fee paying Day and boarding Wychwood School 7.3m Ages 11 18 Fee paying Day and boarding girls only 21 Amenities & Education
Site plan An elegant arrangement of high quality modern homes 12 13 N NW NE W E Hensington Road 11 29 14 SW S SE 15 10 30 9 7 8 16 17 right Computer generated image showing plots 1 to 8. 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 18 19 20 21 22 23 27 24 28 New Road Oford Street 25 above Computer generated image showing plot 27. right Computer generated image showing plot 28. 26 Eisting station buildings coverted into 3 workshops 23 Site Plan
sustainability simply a more natural way to live Berkeley already leads the field in sustainable development and we are now raising standards higher still with our Vision2020 initiative. When you buy a new home from Berkeley you will be sharing this commitment to a more eco-friendly way of life that has benefits for you and for the whole community. An eceptional customer eperience Dedicated Sales teams provide eceptional service throughout the whole buying process Our Customer Service teams ensure your new home eceeds epectations on all levels Greener, more economical homes Use 26% less water per person than the average house* Save around 380* per year on energy bills Reduce CO2 emissions by 76%* Recycling bins in every home Space for a home office A safe place to store bicycles Creating sustainable communities Close to essential amenities including schools, parks and shops Good access to public transport Streets that are friendly for pedestrians and cyclists as well as cars Safe public spaces and pedestrian routes Homes designed to adapt to changing needs A commitment to the future We have set targets to reduce our annual carbon dioide emissions and water consumption We also pledge to reuse or recycle over 80% of our construction, ecavation and demolition waste Some features are only applicable to selected developments please check with the Sales Consultant. * Savings vary between every home. Figures based on a typical 3 bed Berkeley home achieving Code for Sustainable Homes Level 3. For further details contact: sustainability@berkeleygroup.co.uk
Berkeley Homes Designed for Life Buying a home is one of the most important decisions you will ever make. The qualities that make Berkeley different mean that you can choose a new home from us with complete confidence. Award-winning and royally recognised In addition to receiving numerous awards for quality, design and customer service, the Berkeley Group was granted the 2008 Queen s Award for Enterprise in Sustainable Development. These prestigious awards recognise and reward outstanding achievements in business performance. The Berkeley Group was also honoured with the title of Britain s Most Admired Company 2011, a highly-regarded award celebrating the very best of British business. Customer service is our priority We place the highest priority on customer service and will manage the whole moving process for you. Our Customer Care teams will contact you shortly after you complete, to ensure that everything in your new home is absolutely to your liking. Our homes also benefit from a ten year warranty, the first two years of which are covered by Berkeley. Green living and sustainable development is top of our agenda As a company, we are committed to reducing energy, water and waste on our construction sites, in our offices and in the homes that we build. Almost all of our developments are built on brownfield land and we always take care to protect and enhance biodiversity and natural habitats. Our homes include features to encourage sustainable living such as dual-flush WCs, recycling bins and energy efficient white goods. Quality is at the heart of everything we do At Berkeley, quality takes precedence, from choosing the right location and style of home, to the construction processes we practice, the materials we use and the specifications we put into our homes. For etra peace of mind, in addition to the 10 year warranty that all new homes receive, Berkeley operates a two year policy with dedicated Customer Service teams on hand 24 hours a day to deal with enquiries quickly and effectively. Unparalleled choice of homes in the most sought after locations As one of the UK s leading house builders, we are able to offer our customers an unrivalled choice of property location, size and type. From city penthouses to country retreats, modern studio apartments to traditional family homes, you will find the perfect home to match your requirements. Our homes are also built in some of Britain s most desirable locations from market towns and rural villages to major towns and cities, and countryside to the coast we build in the locations you want to live. A commitment to creating sustainable communities Berkeley s homes and developments are not just built for today. They are designed to enhance the neighbourhoods in which they are located permanently. We achieve this through our commitment to ecellence in design, sensitive landscaping, sympathetic restoration, and impeccable standards of sustainability. We aim to address the needs not only of our customers but their neighbours and the broader community of which they are a part. It is a long-term view: we want to create eceptional places for people to live, work and rela in, and build communities that will thrive today and for years to come. Above top Oakley Park, Wallingford above The Renaissance, Thame LEFT Waterways, Oford 27 Berkeley Homes
awards and accolades FOR Berkeley GRoup 2011 The Berkeley Group have received many key industry accolades, which demonstrate their commitment to ecellence at every level. Best House Queens Acre, St James Gold Award Best Landscape Design The Hamptons, St James Gold Award Best Large Housebuilder Berkeley Group Holdings plc Silver Award Sustainable Developer of the Year Berkeley Group Holdings plc Silver Award Best Development Royal Arsenal Riverside, Berkeley Silver Award Best Eterior Design Park Crescent at Kingsbrook Park, Berkeley Silver Award Best Interior Design Queens Acre, St James Silver Award Royal Arsenal Riverside, Berkeley Bronze Award Best Brownfield Development Caspian Wharf, Berkeley Bronze Award Best Landscape Design Stanmore Place, St Edward Bronze Award Best Starter Home Victory Pier, Berkeley Bronze Award Best Renovation All Saints, Berkeley Bronze Award right The Avenue, Farnham Common
Contact how to find us Oford Street Woodstock Ofordshire OX20 1TN Call 01235 537457 Email sales.oford@berkeleyhomes.co.uk Or visit www.blenheim-gate.co.uk A429 Burford Chipping Norton Witney A44 A43 Bicester J9 A34 Oford A429 Faringdon Abingdon Didcot M40 Thame J8 A418 A41 Aylesbury 10 A4146 A413 High Wycombe A5 M1 M25 Luton Hemel Hempstead MANOR ROAD THE CAU SE WAY A44 BROOK HILL HARRISON S LA PARK STREET RE C T O RY LANE OXFORD ST UPPER BROOK HILL HIGH STREET OXFORD STREET UNION STREET BROOK HILL HENSINGTON ROAD NEW ROAD GREEN LANE Swindon A346 Newbury M4 Henley-on-Thames Maidenhead Reading Ascot Wokingham UEEN OOL RECTORY LANE A44 OXFORD ROAD OXFORD ROAD CADOGAN PAR Directions From the north From the M40, eit at Junction 9 signed Bicester/Aylesbury/Oford/ Newbury, taking the 3rd eit at the roundabout onto the A34. After approimately 6 miles, leave the A34 and take the A44 eit towards Oford/Evesham/London/Cheltenham/, taking the 4th eit onto Woodstock Road/A44 which continues into Oford Street. is located opposite the grounds of Blenheim Palace on your right. From the south From the M40, eit at Junction 8 and take the A34 towards Oford/ Cheltenham. After approimately 10 miles, take the 4th eit off the roundabout onto the Woodstock Road/A44 and continues into Oford Street. is located opposite the grounds of Blenheim Palace on your right. The information in this document is indicative and is intended to act as a guide only as to the finished product. Accordingly, due to the Berkeley Homes policy of continuous improvement, the finished product may vary from the information provided. These particulars should not be relied upon as accurately describing any of the specific matters described by any order under the Property Misdescriptions Act 1991. This information does not constitute a contract, or warranty. The dimensions given on plans are subject to minor variations and are not intended to be used for carpet sizes, appliance sizes or items of furniture. is a marketing name and will not necessarily form part of the approved postal address. Applicants are advised to contact the developer or the developer's agent to ascertain the availability of any particular property so as to avoid a fruitless journey. 0333/05CA/0512